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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.92, 67,545.96 and 15,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.92, 67,545.96 and 15,049.36 is: 22,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.92 : 67,545.96 = 15,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.92/67,545.96 = 15,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.92x = 67,545.96 × 15,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.92x = 1,016,523,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,523,468.59/45,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.38

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